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Beyond the Prosthetic - Why Emotional Support Matters in Rehabilitation By Universal Limbs on When a child receives a new prosthetic hand, the technical fitting is just the beginning of their journey. At Universal Limbs, we've learne…
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- Pediatric Care
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What Families Need to Know About Pediatric Prosthetic Psychology By Universal Limbs on Watching your child adapt to a prosthetic limb brings a mixture of hope and concern for most families. Universal Limbs has learned that inf…
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The Hidden Trauma of War-Related Amputations in Children By Universal Limbs on When children lose limbs in war zones, they're not just dealing with physical injury - they're processing complex trauma that affects every…
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Supporting Families Through Pediatric Prosthetic Adaptation By Universal Limbs on When a child receives a prosthetic limb, the entire family begins a journey of adaptation. Universal Limbs has discovered that family-cente…
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Cultural Sensitivity in Prosthetic Rehabilitation - Lessons from Gaza By Universal Limbs on Effective prosthetic rehabilitation must honor the cultural context of each child's life. Universal Limbs has learned that incorporating Pa…
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- Cultural Sensitivity
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The Science Behind Our Grief-Informed Approach By Universal Limbs on Loss of a limb creates multiple types of grief that traditional rehabilitation often overlooks. Universal Limbs has developed interventions…
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- Grief
- Rehabilitation
- Pediatric Care
- Trauma-informed Care
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Breaking Down Barriers - Gender-Responsive Prosthetic Support for Women and Girls By Universal Limbs on Women and girls face unique challenges when adapting to upper limb prosthetics, particularly in conflict-affected regions. Universal Limbs…
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- Gender
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- Pediatric Care
- Women
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Play-Based Therapy - Making Prosthetic Learning Natural for Children By Universal Limbs on Children learn best through play, and this principle guides Universal Limbs' approach to prosthetic training. Our play-based interventions…
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- Play Therapy
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Building Resilience - How Peer Support Transforms Prosthetic Adaptation By Universal Limbs on Connecting with others who share similar experiences creates powerful healing opportunities for children adapting to prosthetic limbs. Univ…
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- Pediatric Care
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The Four Pathways to Prosthetic Success By Universal Limbs on Universal Limbs' comprehensive approach to pediatric prosthetic support operates through four interconnected pathways that address the full…
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3D-Printed Prosthetics - Revolutionizing Access for Children in Crisis Zones By Universal Limbs on Traditional prosthetic manufacturing can take months and cost thousands of dollars - barriers that become insurmountable in conflict zones…
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Prosthetic Control Systems - Finding What Works for Each Child By Universal Limbs on Every child brings unique abilities and challenges to prosthetic control learning. Universal Limbs offers flexible control options that can…
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The Engineering Behind Lightweight Design By Universal Limbs on Weight considerations are crucial for pediatric prosthetics - heavy devices cause fatigue, discomfort, and reduced usage rates. Universal L…
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Customization Options - Making Prosthetics Personal By Universal Limbs on Personalization transforms prosthetics from medical devices into expressions of individual identity. Universal Limbs offers extensive custo…
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Safety Features in Pediatric Prosthetic Design By Universal Limbs on Child safety considerations drive every aspect of Universal Limbs prosthetic design. From material selection to mechanical systems, multipl…
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Age-Appropriate Prosthetic Design - Growing with Your Child By Universal Limbs on Children's prosthetic needs change dramatically as they develop physically, cognitively, and socially. Universal Limbs designs age-appropri…
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Designing Prosthetics for Growing Children - The Adjustment Advantage By Universal Limbs on Children's bodies change rapidly, presenting unique challenges for prosthetic design. Universal Limbs has engineered adjustment mechanisms…
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Durability in Difficult Conditions - Engineering for Real Life By Universal Limbs on Children's prosthetics must withstand active lifestyles, environmental challenges, and the unique stresses of life in conflict zones. Unive…
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From Measurement to Fitting - The Custom Prosthetic Journey By Universal Limbs on Every child's prosthetic journey begins with precise measurement and custom design tailored to their unique anatomy and functional needs. U…
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Grip Strength and Functionality - What Children Can Achieve By Universal Limbs on Understanding prosthetic capabilities helps children and families set realistic expectations while maximizing functional potential. Univers…
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- Body-powered
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How Tension-Activated Prosthetics Work - Simple Technology, Powerful Results By Universal Limbs on Universal Limbs prosthetics use an elegant tension-activated system that transforms simple body movements into functional hand control. Und…
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Maintenance Made Simple - Keeping Your Child's Prosthetic Working By Universal Limbs on Proper maintenance ensures your child's prosthetic continues functioning optimally while lasting as long as possible. Universal Limbs has d…
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Material Science Meets Compassion - Why Prosthetic Materials Matter By Universal Limbs on The materials used in pediatric prosthetics directly impact children's comfort, function, and long-term success with their devices. Univers…
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